Saint Bridget of Sweden
or Den hellige Birgitta:
18th great-grandmother
|
After Ulf's death, she pursued a more religious life, for which she was harassed by others at the court. Third Order Franciscan. Cistercian. Mystic, visionary, and mystical writer. Founded the Order of the Most Holy Savior (Bridgettines) at Vadstena. Made pilgrimages to Rome, Italian holy sites, and the Holy Lands. Chastened and counseled kings and Popes Clement VI, Urban VI, and Gregory XI, urging them to return to Rome from Avignon. Encouraged all who would listen to meditate on the Passion, and of Jesus Crucified. |
Back to Kinship of famous Nordic figures
Tilbage til min slægtsside Back to my genealogy page
Tilbage til Amerikanske Billeder Back to American Pictures